1234yf Refrigerant Certification

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1234yf refrigerant certification. For this reason systems using hfo 1234yf will use different service fittings. The cost for a macs section 609 test is 20 per test. While a new certification is not necessary there is additional training available through sae spec j2845. Leesburg va february 10 2015 the national institute for automotive service excellence ase today announced its 2015 version of the refrigerant recovery recycling review and quiz program.

This training will go over specific requirements and techniques when servicing either 1234yf or r 744 mobile air conditioning systems. The stage is set to bring challenge and change to your air conditioning service practices and ase will be there to help you meet the challenge with an updated section 609 certification program. A 608 or 609 certification is required for r 12 r 134a r 416a and all r 1234yf cylinder purchases. Ase s section 609 training and certification program now covers r 1234yf as well as other new refrigerants found acceptable by epa under its snap program.

However as of january 1st 2018 you will need to be certified to purchase hfc refrigerants such as 410a 134a 404a 12324yf. Understanding the next generation in mobile a c refrigerant r 1234yf online training important training for all automotive professionals videos quizzes and certificates courtesy of honeywell. Section 609 certification is a requirement of the united states clean air act of 1990. It is a requirement for purchasing more than two pounds of r 12 r 134a and r 1234yf refrigerant.

To certify your equipment provide a written statement signed by the person who acquired the equipment this person may be the owner of the establishment or another responsible officer. The certification is no different between r 134a and r 1234yf. This applies even if the shop purchases equipment for a different refrigerant such as hfo 1234yf. Click here to read the regulations on the epa website.

A 608 certification is required to purchase r 22 r 410a r 404a r 422d and mo99. For most do it yourself consumers these changes will have little effect. Click here to learn about and. Payment must be made before a test will be issued online or for home study.

Please be aware after january 1 2018 a section 609 certification card will be required to purchase r 12 r 134a or r 1234yf cylinders of 2 pounds or more.